Litigation Paralegal/Legal Secretary

Direct Counsel is excited to announce an open position for a versatile and skilled Litigation Paralegal/Legal Secretary. This dual-role opportunity is ideal for individuals with a strong litigation support background and legal secretarial tasks. You will be instrumental in supporting a busy litigation team with various administrative and legal functions, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Docketing for a substantial caseload
• Scheduling hearings, depositions, and meetings
• Ensuring all deadlines are met on time
• Preparing discovery responses
• Drafting pleadings
• Filing court documents including summons, complaints, motions, and other pleadings
• Routine contact with clients, opposing counsel, experts and attorneys

If you are a motivated professional looking to be a valuable part of a dedicated legal team, we invite you to apply!

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in civil litigation
• Experience filing in State, Federal, and Appellate Courts
• Familiarity with legal terminology, legal document formatting, legal processes, and procedures
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent proof-reading skills
• Spanish speaking is a plus

Benefits

• 401k
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• Flex Time
• 8 Paid Holidays per Year
• Health Insurance – 80% Employer Paid Premium
• Dental Insurance – 80% Employer Paid Premium
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Jury Duty Leave
• Bereavement Leave